Seoul: Former South Korean Ambassador to Russia Lee Sok-bae was formally appointed as the top envoy to Moscow again Wednesday, three years after he left the post, the foreign ministry said.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Lee previously served as ambassador to Russia from 2019 to 2022 and is recognized for his expertise in Russia-related affairs. Before his first term as ambassador, Lee undertook various roles in South Korea's diplomatic missions in Russia, including serving as consul-general in Vladivostok. His fluency in Russian was demonstrated when he worked as an interpreter during a past summit.
In a related appointment, the ministry named Shin Hyung-sik, director of the Institute for Popular Sovereignty, as ambassador to the Holy See.